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Sugo Italian Pasta Bar, Santa Cruz, CA

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

4.9
4.9
273 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A European concept-restaurant of traditional Italian cuisine; a modern and dynamic service, that allows customers to enjoy fresh, organic and authentic italian food through a selection of appetizer, panini, pizza and salads, and obviously our specialty: "Pasta".

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 431-6965
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 273 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugo Italian Pasta Bar in Santa Cruz is a beloved local gem, offering "phenomenal" food and service that make you feel like family. With a cozy ambiance and a diverse menu featuring homemade pasta and authentic Italian dishes, it's a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors alike.

273 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! This was our second year in a row having New Year’s Eve dinner. Favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz!

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  2. Lesley ann

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. We will definitely be back again!!

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  3. Sue

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were outstanding, and we really enjoyed the ambiance on the cozy back patio.

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  4. MLiss

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service food and everything. Best Italian food around.

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  5. Daniel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Go for it! The Carbonera was top shelf!! The Meatball appetizer too!

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  6. Allyson

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a neighborhood gem! It’s authentic, delicious and plate licking!

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  7. Susy

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and fantastic service! Our waitress gave us good advice about the food and wine.

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  8. Alexis

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great neighborhood Italian restaurant where pretty much everyone can find something delicious to eat

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  9. Nick

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sugo is my favorite Italian spot in Santa Cruz. Reasonable prices. Great quality. Great service. Spots like this make locals happy and give visitors more of a variety. We are consistently satisfied with our experience here.

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  10. Lauren

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great authentic dishes, casual atmosphere Highly recommend

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FAQs

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 431-6965.

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 273 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:00 pm
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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